Continuous Improvement Engineer

JR United Kingdom; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking manufacturing company as a Continuous Improvement Engineer, where you'll have the opportunity to lead transformative projects that enhance operational efficiency and quality. This role is pivotal in fostering a culture of continuous improvement, utilizing Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to drive measurable results across various departments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor colleagues, and take the lead in implementing innovative solutions that make a real difference in a dynamic environment. If you're passionate about driving change and making a lasting impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Continuous Improvement Engineer or similar role.
• Strong background in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Experience in elastomer, polymer, or high-precision manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic projects using Lean tools to drive improvements.
• Train and coach teams to build continuous improvement capability.
• Analyze KPIs to identify improvement opportunities using data.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma (Green Belt or above)

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Engineering Qualifications

Tools

Kaizen

Value Stream Mapping (VSM)

5S

Job description

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Client:

Round-Peg Solutions (RPS)

Location:

lancashire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

Are you an experienced Continuous Improvement Engineer looking to make a real impact in a forward-thinking manufacturing environment? This is a unique opportunity to join a well-established, innovation-led engineering business that plays a critical role in global industries - designing and delivering high-performance sealing solutions used in the most demanding environments worldwide. Backed by a larger international group, the company combines the agility of a specialist manufacturer with the support and stability of a global network.

As a Continuous Improvement Engineer, your mission will be to identify, lead, and implement process improvement initiatives across multiple departments. From streamlining operations and reducing waste to enhancing quality and boosting productivity, your work will be central to long-term success. Reporting directly to the Continuous Improvement Manager, you’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed a culture of continuous improvement across the business.

You’ll lead Lean and Six Sigma projects, mentor team members, and drive data-led decision making. Your analytical mindset, hands-on approach, and excellent communication skills will enable you to deliver tangible, lasting improvements.

Key responsibilities of the Continuous Improvement Engineer include:

• Leading strategic projects using Lean tools (e.g., Kaizen, VSM, 5S)
• Training and coaching teams to build CI capability across departments
• Analysing KPIs and identifying improvement opportunities using data
• Collaborating across engineering, manufacturing, logistics, and support teams
• Maintaining process documentation, SOPs, and standard work

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Continuous Improvement Engineer or similar role
• Strong background in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma (Green Belt or above)
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to influence, coach, and engage cross-functional teams
• Track record of delivering measurable efficiency and quality improvements
• Experience in elastomer, polymer, or high-precision manufacturing
• Engineering qualifications or equivalent practical experience

If you’re a Continuous Improvement Engineer who thrives on challenge, embraces change, and is ready to take the lead on meaningful transformation, this role offers the platform to do exactly that - in a business where continuous improvement is not just a process, but a mindset.